Health and Safety Advisor

Job Description

Job Title : Health and Safety Advisor
Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Riverside House, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £21.52

Rotherham Council are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Professional carrying a NEBOSH Diploma to provide short term cover whilst the team is experiencing a number of vacancies. In addition to the core Health and Safety experience and qualification the Council is ideally seeking someone with relevant experience in relation to safety management within construction however all applicants will be considered.

The post sits as part of the Corporate Health and Safety function with a remit across the Council and its varied activities and service delivery and so is an exciting opportunity offering a diverse set of experiences for the right candidate.

Job specific qualifications
NEBOSH National Diploma
Technical membership of IOSH
Desirable:
NEBOSH National General Certificate in occupational Health and safety
NEBOSH General Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
NEBOSH General Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
Training Qualification, such as AET, PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS or a trainer certificate

y Areas of Knowledge and Experience
Know-how (Level 6)
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory and performance standards
and best practice in this area

Managing and developing people within a service delivery organisation, including carrying out
performance and development reviews and recruitment and selection

Delivering customer services in a fast paced and high volume working environment
Experience of maintaining, developing and communicating with multiple and varied internal
and external stakeholders

Practical knowledge of financial procedures e.g. procurement/budget monitoring

Experience of reviewing and revising business processes and implementing new ways of
working
Experience of performance management, quality assurance systems and compiling statistics
and reporting information

Experience of successfully managing projects from initiation through to completion, including
the development and introduction of new initiatives

Using a range of computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, presentation software, internet and e-mail